Business Assistance News

In the past year, REAP group formation activities have taken place in several communities. A REAP Hispanic Roundtable was formed in Lexington. A REAP Roundtable has also been formed at Columbus. And that's not all.

It has been quite a year for the owners of Sandhills Glass and Garage Doors, Brad and Gina Babb from Ord, Nebraska. From receiving a major award in February, to starring in a documentary video (as one of four businesses chosen nationwide), to addressing over 600 people at a national conference in Washington DC – it’s been a whirlwind start to 2010.

Approximately 20 people gathered at Central Community College Columbus Campus last May to learn more about Social Media Marketing. Sally Cohen of eGrowth Marketing (www.egrowthmarketing.com ) shared information about the Social Media venues (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube) and how they can increase sales for your business.

History seems to repeat itself, and this was evident to Rick Camacho Sr. just a year ago. He worked for a construction business that was busy eliminating departments and reducing jobs, including his. Rick worked in the Mechanical Division for HVAC & Plumbing and Sheet Metal Fabrication.